Promoting Active Ownership

Using Shareholder Power to Drive Systemic Change

Using Shareholder Power to Drive Systemic Change

Ownership in Action

Turn investments into a catalyst for justice and sustainability

As owners, SGI members use their investments as a catalyst for justice and sustainability. By aligning portfolios with values and engaging directly with corporations, members influence decisions that shape our shared future.

Alignment

How members align investments with values

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Alignment

How members align investments with values

SGI members require managers and consultants to integrate corporate sustainability priorities into all decisions, which means:

  • Positive screening: investing in renewable energy, women- and minority-owned businesses, and community development.

  • Holistic integration: embedding ESG factors like transparency, climate risk, and human rights across all asset classes.

  • Measurable accountability: requiring regular reporting on ESG performance and impact.

Engagement that drives change

Through shareholder engagement, SGI members gain a voice inside the boardroom and beyond. Dialogue with executives, multi-stakeholder coalitions, and public campaigns all serve to press for corporate accountability on issues like climate change, labor rights, and human dignity.

Tools

Shareholder tools for influence

Tools

Shareholder tools for influence

When dialogue isn't enough, members escalate their concerns through shareholder proposals and voting. These tools build accountability and open pathways for change:

  • Shareholder proposals put urgent issues before corporate leadership.

  • Proxy voting ensures members' voices are counted on governance and sustainability.

  • Resources like ICCR's Proxy Guide and Proxy Preview help members vote strategically.

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Our Work

Purposeful action for systemic change

Public Policy Advocacy

With over 50 years of advocacy expertise, SGI helps members champion policies that promote corporate responsibility and tackle critical global issues, such as climate change, labor rights, and healthcare.